July 2004
Asian Cup: Iran Advances to Semi-Finals with Dominant Performance
Iran's national football team defeated South Korea 4-3 in a thrilling match to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. Ali Karimi scored three…
AFC Asian Cup: Japan Advances to Semifinals by Defeating Jordan
Japan defeated Jordan in a tense match that ended in a penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup. The match saw…
AFC Asian Cup; Bahrain and China in the Semifinals - 2004-07-30
Bahrain's national football team has reached the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time after defeating Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout. They…
AFC Asian Cup: Iran National Football Team Leaves Chongqing
The Iran national football team has departed from Chongqing to Jinan for their quarter-final match against South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup. This match…
Holger Osieck Rejects Offer from Jürgen Klinsmann, New Head Coach of the German National Football Team
Holger Osieck has turned down an offer from Jürgen Klinsmann to assist him as the new head coach of the German national football team. This…
Asian Football Cup; Iran Advances to Quarterfinals
The Iranian national football team has reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Championship after a goalless draw against Japan. Despite missing key defensive players…
AFC Asian Cup: Jordan and South Korea Reach Quarterfinals - 2004-07-27
Jordan and South Korea have advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup. Jordan, making its debut in the tournament, drew with the UAE,…
AFC Asian Cup; Branko Ivanković: We will face Japan with a 3-4-3 system
Branko Ivanković, the head coach of the Iranian national football team, expressed confidence ahead of their match against Japan in the AFC Asian Cup, emphasizing…
AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan and Iraq Advance to Quarterfinals
Uzbekistan and Iraq have both advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup. Uzbekistan secured its place with a victory over Turkmenistan, while Iraq…
AFC Asian Cup: Last-Minute Goal by Nasrati Keeps Iran's Hopes Alive
Iran's national football team salvaged a draw against Oman in the AFC Asian Cup with a last-minute goal from Mohammad Nasrati, keeping their hopes of…
AFC Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia Defeated by Uzbekistan
Saudi Arabia's national football team lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup, risking their early elimination. Uzbekistan's victory allows them to advance, while…
AFC Asian Cup; China 5 - Indonesia 0 - 2004-07-21
China defeated Indonesia 5-0 in the AFC Asian Cup, responding to criticism after their first match. This victory boosts their hopes of advancing in the…
AFC Asian Cup; Iran National Team Defeats Thailand 3-0
The Iran national football team won their opening match in the AFC Asian Cup against Thailand with a score of 3-0. This victory places Iran…
Chelsea Football Club to Pay Approximately $45 Million for Didier Drogba - 2004-07-20
Chelsea FC is set to acquire Didier Drogba from Olympique Marseille for approximately $45 million. Drogba, a key player last season, scored multiple goals in…
AFC Asian Cup; Kuwait's Victory Over the UAE - 2004-07-19
Kuwait defeated the UAE 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup, securing the top position in Group B. This match showcased Kuwait's strong performance, while the…
AFC Asian Cup; Iraq's Loss to Uzbekistan
Iraq's national football team lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan in their first match of the AFC Asian Cup, marking their return to major competitions since the…
Andre Agassi Withdraws from RCA Tennis Championships
Andre Agassi has withdrawn from the RCA Tennis Championships to rest and prepare for the US Open. At 34, he is prioritizing recovery from an…
AFC Asian Cup; China and Bahrain Draw 2-2
In the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup, China and Bahrain drew 2-2 after Bahrain initially took the lead. The match saw a low…
Andre Agassi Advances to Quarterfinals of Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup
Andre Agassi has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Los Angeles after defeating Julien Benneteau. Other notable matches included Jeff Morrison's…
Results from the Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Germany - 2004-07-15
The Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Stuttgart saw Gaston Gaudio come back to win his match after losing the first set, while other notable players like…
Agassi Celebrates 800th Victory in ATP Tennis Tournaments
Andre Agassi celebrated his 800th victory in ATP tennis tournaments by defeating Alex Bogomolov in the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles.…
Fed Cup Tennis: France Takes a 2-0 Lead Over Italy
France's women's tennis team has taken a commanding 2-0 lead against Italy in the Fed Cup quarterfinals, with notable victories from Emilie Loit and Mary…
Greece's National Football Team Creates a Surprise by Winning Euro 2004 Final
Greece's national football team achieved a historic victory by winning Euro 2004, defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final. This was Greece's first major tournament win,…